Multiple mount, impact face, muzzle protective pistol attachment

ABSTRACT

A length and width varying multiple mount, impact face, muzzle protective pistol attachment with custom trigger guard to give the end user a multitude of choices of where to mount third party products, systems and devices. Give the end user an offensive/defensive muzzle protection device in which to provide the most stable engineered platform to date for a pistol accessory mount/impact face to wit: The inventive device includes the unique attachment fastening system to the trigger guard.

PRIOR APPLICATION

This application emanates from a prior Provisional patent applicationfiled Nov. 27, 2006, Ser. No. 60/860,969.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to pistol attachments, pistolmounting devices/platforms for third party devices and more specificallyit relates to a multiple mount, impact face, muzzle protective pistolattachment for give the end user a multitude of choices of where tomount third party products, systems and devices. Give the end user anoffensive/defensive muzzle protection device. Provide a stableengineered platform for a pistol accessory mount/impact face.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It can be appreciated that railing systems and pistol attachments havebeen in use for years. Typically, railing systems and pistol attachmentsare comprised of the inclusion of four (4) universal/picatinny railsdramatically departs from all previously known embodiments. It allowsthe end user to add the multitude of third party devices currentlywithin the market place. To give a brief explanation of the possibleattached third party devices gives the examiner the opportunity to seein a real world way in which this gives the end user the choices to beable to mount a Flashlight, a Laser Aiming Device, An Optical SightingSystem, A Taser-like module, A Strobe Light, Infrared Lighting Devices,Night Vision Devices and Oleoresin Capsicum dispersant type units. Also,it should be noted that there are heretofore unknown devices that can beutilized as well as long as the attached third party device utilizes theindustry standard, those skilled in the art specification of theUniversal/Picatinny Railing System.pistol accessory mounts, pistolflashlight mounts, strike plates, scope mounts.

The main problem with conventional railing systems and pistolattachments are that they all attach in a way that is not designed tothe best possible engineering design and materials that createweaknesses in the overall makeup of the product. Another problem withconventional pistol mounts/impact face/muzzle defense are none of thepistol mounts, pistol flashlight mounts, strike plates, optical topmounts employ or utilize the two different unique and new techniques inengineering the attachment techniques. Another problem with conventionalpistol mounts/impact face/muzzle defense is that while there are strikeplates, optical mounts, flashlight mounts, etc. None of these offer fourmounting positions specifically for pistols. In addition, none of thecurrently offered products, systems or devices offers all of the optionsand unique components of this new invention. (To be referred to andsubsequently named: WOR4 TacRail.)

While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to whichthey address, they are not as suitable for give the end user a multitudeof choices of where to mount third party products, systems and devices.Give the end user an offensive/defensive muzzle protection device.Provide the most stable engineered platform to date for a pistolaccessory mount/impact face. The main problem with conventional railingsystems and pistol attachments are that they all attach in a way that isnot designed to the best possible engineering standards and thereforecreate weaknesses in the overall makeup of the product. Another problemis none of the pistol mounts, pistol flashlight mounts, strike plates,optical top mounts employ or utilize the two different unique and newtechniques in engineering the attachment techniques. Also, anotherproblem is that while there are strike plates, optical mounts,flashlight mounts, etc. None of these offer four mounting positionsspecifically for pistols. In addition, none of the currently offeredproducts, systems or devices offers all of the options and uniquecomponents of this new invention.

In these respects, the multiple mount, impact face, muzzle protectivepistol attachment according to the present invention substantiallydeparts from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, andin so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose ofgive the end user a multitude of choices of where to mount third partyproducts, systems and devices. Give the end user an offensive/defensivemuzzle protection device. Provide the most stable engineered platform todate for a pistol accessory mount/impact face.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types ofrailing systems and pistol attachments now present in the prior art, thepresent invention provides a new multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment construction wherein the same can beutilized to give the end user a multitude of choices of where to mountthird party products, systems and devices. Give the end user a ruggedoffensive/defensive muzzle protection device. Provide the most stableengineered platform to date for a pistol accessory mount/impact face.

The Wor4 TacRail Shall in all manner, from here on out be assumed and isattachable to the pistol as will be later described as a clamping andanchoring method that is unique and unlike any other product/device orsystem, to include, but not limited to: A clamping method utilizing a“joint and closing clamping method that can be achieved by bothfasteners of the following type. Utilizing fasteners known as screws,threads, etc. It can also be attached to the pistol by utilizing a “Camtype device” which when opened, will release the railing or when shut,will cam the rail system closed, affixed and fastened to the pistol. Tocontinue, it should be assumed that the Wor4 TacRail can be manifest inseveral forms, in a single lower rail, a double rail (upper and lower)and a 4 rail version with an impact face and muzzle protection feature.The latter is what is delineated in the drawings. OEM shall meanaffixing to a pistol with an original equipment manufacturer's lowerrailing already in place. LEGACY shall mean with no lower rail from OEM.

The general purpose of the present invention, which will be describedsubsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new multiple mount (4),impact face (also referred to as “strike plate”), muzzle protective(frontal glass breaker spike) pistol attachment that has many of theadvantages of the railing systems and pistol attachments mentionedheretofore and many novel features that result in a new & uniquemultiple mount, impact face, muzzle protective pistol attachment whichis not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by anyof the railing systems and pistol attachments, either alone or in anycombination thereof.

To attain this, the present invention generally comprises the uniqueattachment fastening system to the trigger guard. The first part is thatit utilizes a new and unique behind, or inside the trigger guardfastener (not to infringe, impinge upon U.S. Pat. No. 6,378,237 as itdeparts radically by utilizing a “sliding door or multi rod design” toattain the clamping trigger guard ability, and should be seen from hereon out within this invention document as the intended embodiment.

With an anti-scuff material to prevent weapon finish damage, specific toweapon, weapon model specific.) and an opposing fastener to applysturdy, strong attachment to pistol. This system will be utilized inboth embodiments intended within this patent.

The difference between the “Legacy Version” and the “OEM Version” isthat the legacy version will attach by a clamping, pinching, appliedpressure method to the dustcover of the pistol. The oem version willutilize a similar, yet different clamping type system present in thelower railed newer oem versions of pistols. What makes this inventionnew and unique are two specific components, the multiple attachmentpoints for accessories and the unique trigger guard attachment systemthat departs from anything presented in any embodiment to date. Theattachment to the trigger guard departs substantially from anyheretofore presented embodiments of similar type pistol mounts/impactface pistol accessory. It utilizes a precision fitted U shaped to wraparound the trigger guard and then a sliding, locking attachment platefastens the invention extremely stably to the pistol in a new and uniqueway.

The difference in the embodiments is as follows. In a legacy pistol withno railing mount manufactured into the lower receiver, one embodimentutilizes the pinching, clamping and applied pressure method to firmlyand sturdily attach to the dustcover of the legacy pistol. In the otherembodiment, the original equipment manufacturer railing at the bottom ofthe pistol is utilized instead of the clamping, pinching and appliedpressure method utilized in the legacy embodiment. The OEM railing takesthe place of dustcover attachment, yet the attachment is made byutilizing an attachment method that incorporates both the standardspecifications set forth within the industry and those skilled in theart would recognize as a Weaver/Universal/Picatinny rail.

A primary object of the present invention is to provide a multiplemount, impact face, muzzle protective pistol attachment that willovercome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.

An object of the present invention is to provide a multiple mount,impact face, muzzle protective pistol attachment for give the end user amultitude of choices of where to mount third party products, systems anddevices. Give the end user an offensive/defensive muzzle protectiondevice. Provide the most stable engineered platform to date for a pistolaccessory mount/impact face.

Another object is to provide a multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment that provides a newly designed mountingsystem. That includes two unique abilities, in one embodiment itattaches to non railed legacy pistols. In another embodiment it attachesto pistols that have original equipment manufacturerspicatinny/universal rails.

Another object is to provide a multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment that to discern the differences inattachment to the pistol to make it a better engineering design. Onlegacy pistols it attaches via a behind the trigger guard uniqueinterface and on the outside of the trigger guard a fastener appliesopposing pressure. Both versions attach using this unique trigger guardsystem. In the legacy pistol (non railed from OEM), the attachmentfollows by utilizing a tightening or squeezing system to attach to thedustcover of the pistol. In the OEM (original equipment manufacturer)bottom railed pistols, it is the intent to utilize slightly different,but similar, pinching system that fastens to the lower oempicatinny/universal rail.

Another object is to provide a multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment that a unique impact face that protects themuzzle, thereby preventing the pistol from being “pushed out ofbattery”, which renders the pistol unfireable. It is intent to add alonger/stronger impact prong to be used offensively and defensively aswell as being capable of breaking a window without pushing back on theslide and the pistol out of battery.

Another object is to provide a multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment that it will offer four places to mountproducts, systems or devices. It should be noted here that no otherdevice offers four (4) areas for mounting devices.

Another object is to provide a multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment that it provides a unique pistol protectiondevice in totality due to the numerous components.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeobvious to the reader and it is intended that these objects andadvantages are within the scope of the present invention.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this inventionmay be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings,attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings areillustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specificconstruction illustrated.

It is understood, of course, that while the forms of the inventionherein shown and described include the best mode contemplated forcarrying out the present invention, they are not intended to illustrateall possible forms thereof. It will also be understood that the wordsused are descriptive rather than limiting, and that various changes maybe made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention asclaimed below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the presentinvention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes betterunderstood when considered in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings, in which like reference characters designate the same orsimilar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Fig A is the top, right side elevation depicting all of the componentsof the device prior to assembly.

Fig B is an illustration schematic view of the main body of the device.

Fig C is an illustration of the front, top and right side elevation ofthe current device in schematic format.

The illustrations and examples provided herein are for explanatorypurposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims,as those skilled in the art will make modifications to the invention forparticular uses.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Now referring to Figure A; (1) depicts an Allen wrench used on (12) theelbow joint tension screws. Additionally (1) is used to attach anddetach the subject device to the pistol. Because all screw head holeswere selected as same, it only requires this tool. Attached to the frontof the device (2) is the glass breaker which mounts into (6) the frontsection which encircles the firearm barrel. Attaching to both sides ofthe front section (6) is (5) the custom machined main body or platformfor all other attachments. Attaching to each side of the main body is(3) and (4) right and left side plates respectively. The top rail (7)mounts to the upper most edge of both side plates for optionalaccessories.

A further description of Figure A, numeral (8) identifies the triggerkey as it attaches to the main body. The purpose of the trigger key isto fit inside a trigger guard. When the opposing screw (9) is tightened,it creates an anchor point by pinching or torque tensioning to thefirearm. Mounted in front of the trigger key is (10) the helicoil. Theopposing force tension screw (9) tightens within the helicoil.

To further describe the described illustration and related parts;

1) Allen Wrench, The Main body has an L shaped groove cut out and twoindustrial magnets hold it in place. It is used to attach and detach theTacRail to the pistol. Because all screw head holes were selected assame, it only requires this tool. (Note—We are developing a “camming”type tightening system that would negate the screws altogether. The “camsystem” will utilize tensioning arms to achieve the same result as thecurrent screw tightening system.2) Glass Breaker, The “Breaker” serves several purposes. As its nameimplies, it will break car and structure windows. It will also “forcecompliance” or “render no threat” if applied properly. It can also keepan attackers hand at bay.3) (4)—These two “Riser Arms” are designed to raise the 1913 picatinnyrailing above the moving slide. It also wide enough to allow the pistolsafeties to pass for field stripping. The main mission of the risers isto get the railing up so that a third party device may be mounted (ie—ared dot scope)5) The “Main Body” is specifically cast, machined and precisely fittedto each pistol. While the Tacrail is designed for mounting 3^(rd) partydevices, each pistol is different and requires a differently extrudedmain body. The Main Body is the center piece of the entire Tacrailsystem. All other components are attached to it. It is the mainplatform.6) The front section allows for additional anchoring by ringing thebarrel while not touching it. It also allows #2 to be attached. Finally,the front section prevents an attacker from pushing the pistol “out ofbattery.”7) Top Picatinny Rail. For mounting third party devices. It conformswith the US Military's (MILSPEC) mounting railing system.8) Trigger Key, The trigger key attaches to the main body. Its purposeis to fit inside the trigger guard. When the opposing screw istightened, (#9), it creates an anchor point by pinching or torquetensioning to the pistol.9) Opposing force tension screw. The Trigger guard key and the opposingforce tension screw form an anchoring point to withstand the recoil orthe pistol firing. The front of the trigger guard of the pistol is whatis a solid part of the receiver of the pistol. Utilizing these twopieces together causes a tensioning, or vise like grip on the pistoltrigger guard.10) Helicoil. Due to the possible extreme tightening of the opposing forscrew (#9), it was deemed necessary to include a stainless or othersteel sleeve to protect the aluminum of the main body from beingstripped.11) Trigger Guard Screw. This screw goes through the trigger guard keyand into the Main Body. This attaches the Trigger guard key to the MainBody. Its purpose is to hold solid and create a part of the overallanchoring system.12) Elbow Joint Tension Screws. When these screws are torqued theycreate a pinching or tensioning point between the Tacrail and the lowerreceiver of the pistol.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar referencecharacters denote similar elements throughout the several views, theattached figures illustrate a multiple mount, impact face, muzzleprotective pistol attachment, which comprises the unique attachmentfastening system to the trigger guard. The first part is that itutilizes a new and unique behind, or inside the trigger guard fastenerand an opposing fastener to apply sturdy, strong attachment to pistol.

This system will be utilized in both embodiments intended within thispatent. The difference between the “Legacy Version” and the “OEMVersion” is that the legacy version will attach by a clamping, pinching,applied pressure method to the dustcover of the pistol;

The oem version will utilize a similar, yet different clamping typesystem present in the lower railed newer oem versions of pistols. Whatmakes this invention new and unique are two specific components, themultiple attachment points for accessories and the unique trigger guardattachment system that departs from anything presented in any embodimentto date. The attachment to the trigger guard departs substantially fromany heretofore presented embodiments of similar type pistolmounts/impact face pistol accessory.

It utilizes a precision fitted U shaped to wrap around the trigger guardand then a sliding, locking attachment plate fastens the inventionextremely stably to the pistol in a new and unique way. The differencein the embodiments is as follows. In a legacy pistol with no railingmount manufactured into the lower receiver, one embodiment utilizes thepinching, clamping and applied pressure method to firmly and sturdilyattach to the dustcover of the legacy pistol. In the other embodiment,the original equipment manufacturer railing at the bottom of the pistolis utilized instead of the clamping, pinching and applied pressuremethod utilized in the legacy embodiment. The OEM railing takes theplace of dustcover attachment, yet the attachment is made by utilizingan attachment method that incorporates the both the standardspecifications set forth within the industry and those skilled in theart would recognize as a Universal/Picatinny rail. Overall material.Impact face. Universal/Picatinny Mounts.

The attachment to the trigger guard departs substantially from anyheretofore presented embodiments of similar type pistol mounts/impactface pistol accessory. It utilizes a precision fitted U shaped to wraparound the trigger guard and then a sliding, locking attachment platefastens the invention extremely stably to the pistol in a new and uniqueway.

Generally a wrap around U type shaped female component of the triggerattachment is formed during manufacture of the specific model of pistolthe Wor4 TacRail is designed for. The attached drawings and schematicswill make this new and unique trigger guard attachment very clear in itsdeeply rooted engineering sciences and art that lead to this simple yetsolid attachment. It is understood that different pistols have differenttrigger guards and different shapes and dimensions.

It will be incumbent on the inventor to create a proper fitting of the“U” attachment for each pistol model intended for manufacture. A uniquefeature of the “]” attachment is that a sliding, locking push to attachfeature is designed to fit inside the trigger guard, while the insideforms to the inside of the trigger guard and locks into position, theoutside assumes a female wrap around the trigger guard in a “]” fashion.

Opposite, or on the outside of the trigger guard is a location for afastener to place pressure or tension against the inside sliding lockfeature on the inside of trigger guard by means of opposing forces. Trapdoor, Sliding Latch, Double Rod Fasteners, Hinged latch.

The difference in the embodiments is as follows. In a legacy pistol withno railing mount manufactured into the lower receiver, one embodimentutilizes the pinching, clamping and applied pressure method to firmlyand sturdily attach to the dustcover of the legacy pistol. In the otherembodiment, the original equipment manufacturer railing at the bottom ofthe pistol is utilized instead of the clamping, pinching and appliedpressure method utilized in the legacy embodiment. The OEM railing takesthe place of dustcover attachment, yet the attachment is made byutilizing an attachment method that incorporates the both the standardspecifications set forth within the industry and those skilled in theart would recognize as a Universal/Picatinny rail.

In one embodiment, specifically for legacy pistols without an existingrailing system a unique pinching, compression, applied pressuremechanism is built into the invention. This allows the user to tightenby fastener the invention to the dustcover while avoiding having todrill to affix said invention. In another embodiment, specifically for(OEM) original equipment manufacturer pistols with lower receiver railsin place, the same trigger attachment would be utilized. However insteadof utilizing the method for legacy pistols would be replaced by usingthe OEM rail as the forward attachment point, this would be accomplishedby utilizing the universal/picatinny rail standard of attachment.

Specification:

The Wor4 TacRail Shall in all manner, from here on out be assumed and isattachable to the pistol as will be later described as a clamping andanchoring method that is unique and unlike any other product/device orsystem, to include, but not limited to: A clamping method utilizing a“joint and closing clamping method that can be achieved by bothfasteners of the following type. Utilizing fasteners known as screws,threads, etc. It can also be attached to the pistol by utilizing a “Camtype device” which when opened, will release the railing or when shut,will cam the rail system closed, affixed and fastened to the pistol. Tocontinue, it should be assumed that the Wor4 TacRail can be manifest inseveral forms, in a single lower rail, a double rail (upper and lower)and a 4 rail version with an impact face and muzzle protection feature.The latter is what is delineated in the drawings. OEM shall meanaffixing to a pistol with an original equipment manufacturer's lowerrailing already in place. LEGACY shall mean with no lower rail from OEM.

Note—utilizing the multiple mounting positions and impact face andunique trigger guard attachment and the forward OEM railing inconjunction with each other departs from previously embodiments andtherefore creates a new and unique invention. In legacy pistols, it isaccomplished by creating a design that allows for the invention to beslid into place and tightened by use of a pinching, compression andapplied pressure to the discover.

In OEM pistols, the method of attachment only varies in that instead ofutilizing the applied pressure method to dustcover, it simplyincorporates the existing dustcover into the attachment design. Thereare a multitude of design techniques that can be utilized to accomplishmany of the listed attachment abilities, to include, but not limited to,compression, applied pressure, cam locking, etc.

Overall material. The only difference between the attachment of the Wor4TacRail to a “legacy pistol” and a “OEM pistol” is that the legacyutilizes the pinching/squeezing method, while the OEM version utilizesthe lower universal/weaver/picatinny rail already supplied by the gunmanufacturer to attach. it should be clear to those skilled in the artof manufacturing and design that there are many ways to attach thisinvention to a pistol. It is the inventor's intent to make it clear thatthe TacRail may within the knowledge of the inventor is attached in amultitude and variety of fashions. The current embodiment was chosen asit seems the most practical, yet, any other entities should recognizethat the inventor asserts that the use of the alternate methods ofattachment are known, just simply not chosen for this embodiment,therefore no other method of attachment would be considered new, novel,etc.

Impact face. It has been made clear that the method of attachmentinclude a trigger guard attaching interface and a pinching/squeezingtype attachment for the “legacy pistol” and the intent to utilize theprovided “OEM or original equipment manufacturers” factory suppliedweaver/universal/picatinny railing in place of the squeezing or pinchingmethod. The embodiment that is sought is for (4) four mounting locations(top, bottom and both sides). It is understood by the inventor and thoseskilled in the art that a three 3 three rail or two (2) railed versionis possible. It is also understood that the addition of or removal ofany of the (4) positioned mounting locations is a part of the embodimentof this invention. Multiple materials, from plastics to metals to othercomposites can be utilized to create a similar invention and is foreseenby the inventor and should be considered as part of this embodiment.

Universal/Picatinny Mounts. Part of the machining, casting to create theinvention tacrail is to include a frontal pointed structure for the useof breaking windows, subduing opponents by pressing it into their body,or incapacitation by a strike to the skull. There are several methods ofachieving this structure and those skilled in the art, including theinventor are aware of these additions.

The Wor4 Tacrail is generally the Main Component. It has severalfeatures. It is in this embodiment, and it should be understood thatthose familiar with the art would see other ways to accomplish some ofthe attachments to the same end. In this embodiment, the sub componentsare the sliding latch, referred to as fitting on the inside of thetrigger guard. There are approximately three (hex or torx) type screwsthat are utilized to tighten/add opposing pressure, pinch or otherwiseaffix the TacRail to the lower receiver (dustcover or oem rail). Thereis a special slot cut into the invention specifically to carry the toolto attach/detach the TacRail. The entire invention is subject to extremevariations in building materials. It should be understood to all, andthose skilled in the art of firearms and their accessories that allmaterials to construct the invention TacRail are included. To give thenon initiated a sampling, it can be made from a number of plastics,metals. In this embodiment it is this inventor's intention to utilizeaerospace grade aluminum.

The Wor4 TacRail operates by sliding it on muzzle (dustcover or oemrail) and onto the trigger guard and utilize the included screws andpreviously mentioned tool. Then, fasteners to attach the Tacrail to thePistol. It then acts as a solid base to attach third party products,protects the muzzle and gives the user an offensive/defensive prong tothwart attackers or subdue others.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of thepresent invention, the same should be apparent from the abovedescription. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the mannerof usage and operation will be provided.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized thatthe optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, toinclude variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and mannerof operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obviousto one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to thoseillustrated in the drawings and described in the specification areintended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

1. A multiple mount, impact face, muzzle protective pistol attachmentwherein said attachment embodies four mounting positions for third partyattachments by utilizing an array of clamp an anchoring methodscomprising; A custom engineered trigger guard, custom extruded mainbody, mount with related glass breaking attachment, raised riser armsand a Picatinny 1913 mill standard rail.
 2. The device of claim 1wherein the device can easily adapt to and/or securely maintain aflashlight device.
 3. The device of claim 1 wherein the device caneasily adapt to and/or securely maintain an optical sighting system. 4.The device of claim 1 wherein the device can easily adapt to and/orsecurely maintain a taser like module.
 5. The device of claim 1 whereinthe device can easily adapt to and/or securely maintain a strobe sight.6. The device of claim 1 wherein the device can easily adapt to and/orsecurely maintain a night vision device.
 7. The device of claim 1wherein the device can easily adapt to and/or securely maintain aninfrared lighting device.
 8. The device of claim 1 wherein the devicecan easily adapt to and/or securely maintain an oleoresin capsicumdispersant unit.
 9. The device of claim 1 wherein the device will varyin length and width depending on the firearm specifications.
 10. Thedevice of claim 1 wherein the device trigger guard will vary in size andshape dependent on the firearm specifications.